Jim Farber

Jim Farber wrote his first classical music review in 1982 for the Los Angeles Jewish Journal. Since then, he has been a feature writer and critic of classical music, opera, theater, and fine art for Daily Variety, the Copley Newspapers and News Service, and the Los Angeles Newspaper Group (Media News).

Articles By This Author

Jim Farber - December 4, 2017

If you’re interested in composing for movies, TV, video games, or anywhere else, it’s no longer enough to fill up a page with notes.

Jim Farber - November 20, 2017

Some clear winners emerged from the 21-concert music fest, along with some also-ran entrants.

Jim Farber - November 13, 2017

Martian invasion threatens L.A. Philharmonic concert!

Jim Farber - November 13, 2017

L.A. Opera and Beth Morrison Projects explore the intricacies of Ingmar Bergman’s film in an opera by Keeril Makan and Jay Scheib.

Jim Farber - October 31, 2017

A mostly somber Día de los Muertos program casts the limelight on choral works by Latin American composers.

Jim Farber - October 23, 2017

The CDMX Festival ended on a serious, new music note, with composers who are part of an international community of explorers.

Jim Farber - October 16, 2017

In the second installment of the Ciudad de la Mexico Festival, Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil celebrate a “Noche de Cine.”

Jim Farber - October 16, 2017

Gustavo Dudamel’s CDMX: Music from Mexico City enchants with big ideas and small details.

Jim Farber - September 16, 2017

Women film composers are banding together to have their voices and their music heard.

Jim Farber - August 21, 2017

The lauded film derives much of its power from an intricate tapestry of music, sound, and effects.